CGIndia Release - Free Texture's Library !

CGIndia Release - Free Texture's Library............download now

April 18, 2006 - CGIndia humbly Announce the Release of "Free Texture's Library". True to there commitment of, - promoting Computer graphics and providing useful resources to artists, CGindia will introduce more such useful features in near future. The Free Textures Library is consists of very useful Texture maps in four different categories. We will add more Textures and categories to the collection, as time allows. Texture maps are downloadable through our website in .RAR format. Textures are of Medium Resolution, because we are facing bandwidth shortage.... All Textures are free for personal use only................Link!!
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STRATA 3D CX 5.0 Announced - CGIndia

STRATA 3D CX 5.0.....................Coming Soon......Source: CGIndia

- Strata, the software company have announced that they will Release there premiere 3D application STRATA 3d CX 5.0 in near future. Strata boast that the upcoming release of Strata 3D CX 5.0 adds tremendous power while becoming even more user-friendly. Workflow and tools are now more familiar than ever to Adobe customers. More power for modeling, animating - and now scripting - have been added to Strata 3D CX 5.0. In short, this is the most important 3D application release for designers, illustrators and mixed-media artists - ever. Learn all about the new features that will be transforming your workflow...............Link !!
Tags: Strata 3d . 3d Graphics . 3d Software . 3d art

Tutorial - Deformation Tools In XSI !!

Tutorial - Deformation Tools In XSI !!

- CGUnderground has published a new XSI Tutorial by David Drbal . In this Tutorial (part1) David explains the Lattice and Cage Deformers usage in XSI. He use couple of examples to demonstrate the usefulness of XSI lattice Deformer tool. XSI has many tools; David has divided the tutorial into parts. In each he will look closer what exactly the deform tool does, and show some good uses.....Link!!
Tags: XSI . XSI Tutorials . Animation Tutorials . SoftImage XSI

Maxwell Render 1.0 Released !!!!

Maxwell Render 1.0 Released....................Source: CGIndia

- Next Limits today announces Maxwell Render 1.0 Release on 26th April.Maxwell is a new render engine based on the physics of real light. Its algorithms and equations reproduce the behavior of light in a completely accurate way. All of the elements in Maxwell, such as light emitters, material shaders, cameras etc., are entirely based on physically accurate models.Maxwell Render sells as a standalone product available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Maxwell Render includes a set of plugins for the most common 3D applications. For more information please visit www.nextlimit.com !!
Tags: Maxwell Renderer . 3d Rendering . 3ds Max . C4D

3D Studio Max TUTORIAL : Car Mapping !!

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TUTORIAL : Car Mapping In 3ds MAX by 'Onno van Braam' .......Source: CGIndia

- This a very nicly explained Car Mapping Tutorial by astronomy Student and CG Artists Onno van Braam . In this tutorial, He try to explain how he apply textures to 3d model of Citroen C3....Onno V. Braam says; Okay, now you should think by yourself how you are going to break it apart, so what pieces you'll want. I want the front bumper to be one part, the side, the other side, the roof and the rear bumper (I detached the doors, hood and rear door, because I wanted them to be able to move separately, they're all just planarly mapped since I only put one texture on those parts).So I select the front bumper, and set the material ID to 1, select one side, set.....................Read on guyz!!
Tags: 3ds Max . 3d mapping Tutorials . 3ds Max Tutorials . CG Artist

CAR Rim - 3d Studio Max Tutorial !!

Falken Rim, 3d Studio Max Tutorial by Travis .............backlink: CGIndia

- This is a very easy to grasp 3ds max tutorial by Travis Williams. In this video tutorial Travis shows simple step by step technique of modeling a Car Rim. He has done the 3d Modeling in 3D Studio Max 7, but the same technique can be applied in almost all versions of 3D Studio Max. Complete Tutorial is of 52.44min and in Flash format.........................Link!!
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RiggingPRO for 3D Studio MAX !!

Tutorials DVD:: RiggingPRO for 3D Studio MAX........Source: CGIndia

- 3DQuakers.com has Released RiggingPRO for 3ds Max Training DVD. RiggingPRO is an advanced rigging training kit for 3DS MAX. RiggingPRO is designed from the ground up to offer solid rigging training for aspiring and professional animators/riggers alike.This training DVD covers FK IK blending, arm leg and spine stretching, automatic limb twisting, advanced foot roll, banking and much more.RiggingPRO will start off from scratch with a humanoid model (supplied with the DVD) and ends up with a film-production-level rig ready to animate. All the steps are included. Source files included. No scripts or plugins required.
RiggingPRO for 3D Studio MAX Link
Tags: 3ds Max Tutorials . Animation Tutorials . Animation Training . 3ds Max Rigging Tutorials

CARRARA V5 Pro Review !!

CARRARA V5 Pro Review.....................News Source: CGIndia

- BitWise Magazine has published Review of Eovia's CARRARA V5 Pro. Carrara 5 pro is a easy to use 3d modeling, Rendering and animation software Package by Eovia. Bitwise Mag; Carrara 5 does an excellent job of simplifying 3D modelling, animation and rendering. Even so, you shouldn’t be deceived into thinking that Carrara is so simple that a total newcomer will be able to create complex photorealistic scenes effortlessly. To the best of my knowledge, no general purpose 3D program is that easy! Carrara 5 provides an unparalleled blend of power, quality and ease of use. If you are looking for a serious but accessible 3D graphics program that won’t...............Read Full Review!!
Tags: 3d Software . Animation . Carrara 5 . 3d Graphics

Three New Tutorials of 3ds Max And Maya (free) !!

3DM's Three New Tutorials of 3ds Max And Maya (free) ......Tip:CGIndia

- 3d Resource portal 3dm3.com has published three New Tutorials of 3d Studio Max and Autodesk's Maya 3d. Click on the links to visit the specified tutorials.
3ds max tutorial : Introducing reactor
Maya Tutorial : Rigid Body
Making Convincing Reflective Shaders in 3DS Max 7.5
Tags: 3ds Max Tutorials . Reactor Tutorials . Maya Tutorials . 3d Tutorials

3ds Max Tutorials - Object Break and Water Effect by JepMaster !!

3ds Max Tutorials - Object Break and Water Effect by JepMaster........News source: CGIndia

- CgUnderground has published two new tutorials of 3d Studio Max by JepMaster.WATER EFFECTS TUTORIAL - Well this is one "quick simple runthrough" to do it with "basic results". Intermediate skill with knowldge of how to use particle systems and space warps is required. Make Objects Break, Fall and Stay On The Ground Tutorial - there are a multitude of ways to do anything in max with alittle imagination and know how. In this tutorial i'll show you an easy way of making objects breakable. I assume you know the basic fundementals of Max eg. Creating objects, particle systems, using modifiers etc. This tutorial "may not" be for beginners. But feel free to challenge that statement.
Water Effect 3ds Max Tutorial Link
Break Objects 3d Studio Max Tutorial Link
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3Ds Max/Zbrush Tutorial : making of "Mama" by Albert Feliu !!

3D Tutorial : making of "Mama" by Albert Feliu....Source: CGIndia

- 3dTotal has published new featured Tutorial - 'making of MAMA by Albert Feliu' . CG Artist Albert explains step by step procedures involved in making his Mama image for her 50th birthday (sweet). Artist used Zbrush for 3d modeling, 3ds Max with Mental Ray for Realistic Rendering and Photoshop for textures n touch-ups. Check it out Guyz!!!!
3D Tutorial : making of "Mama" by Albert Feliu Link
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Autodesk 3ds Max 8 Service Pack 2 Available For Download !!

Autodesk 3ds Max 8 Service Pack 2 Released and available for Download....Source: CGIndia

- Autodesk is the world's leading design and digital content creation resource has released 3ds Max 8 Service Pack 2 and available for Download.This update includes a number of critical fixes across several functional areas, including Biped, Cloth, Hair, trackview, particle flow, rendering, DX, display, mental ray and UV unwrap.This service pack also includes all bug fixes provided in Service Pack 1 in the following functional areas: Biped, Batch Render, Hair, Material Editor, Maxscript, Script Controller, SDK, Snaps, UV Unwrap and mental ray.
Download 3ds Max 8 Service Pack 2
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Free 3DS Max Tutorial : Making Of Castle!!

Free 3DS Max Tutorial : Making Of Castle ...........Source: CGIndia
- Another free 3ds Max tutorial by David Lavoie. The making of Castle tutorial is in .PDF format, in which David explained the techniques he used for modeling, texturing, lightning, rendering and composing. He used 3d Max + Vray and Photoshop.

Free 3DS Max Tutorial : Making Of Castle Link

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Download Procedural Texture Plugins for LightWave 3D!!

Free Procedural Texture Plugins for LightWave 3D....Source: CGIndia

- RenderMan shaders converted as texture channels, modified and enhanced for versatile layered composite texture. Textures are available for surface, clip map, displacement, hypervoxels surface channel, some of them (3D) are available for hypervoxels volume.Because Lightwave Texture plugins can only access to current point coordinates, they can't be directly mapped in "Cubic" or "UV" projection...........Free Procedural Texture Plugins for LightWave 3D Link
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3ds Max + Vray Tutorial - Exterior Lighting Setup

3ds Max + Vray Tutorial - Exterior Lighting Setup by Hao Ke Le.....Source: CGIndia
- Certainly a good step by step tutorial for the user of 3ds Max, who wants to learn the Global illumination using VRay Renderer. The Tutorials use basic lighting setup using target Direct lights as Sun and skylight.If you have any qustions regarding the tutorial, feel free to contact Hao Ke Le !!
Vray Tutorial - Exterior Lighting Setup Link
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Maya 3d Tutorial: Maya NURBS Modeling 2nd Edition !!

Maya: NURBS Modeling 2nd Edition provides an introduction to NURBS Modeling in Maya.
Source: CGIndia

- HALIFAX, NS, CANADA February 9, 2006 -- Dover Studios, Inc. announcedthe release of their latest tutorials DVD called Maya : NURBS Modeling 2nd Edition. This DVD provides animators, visual effects artists, andgame developers with an introduction to NURBS Modeling in Maya 3d... Maya: NURBS Modeling 2nd Edition has been revised and expanded toinclude: creating boundary surfaces, sculpting with Maya 3d Artisan,understanding UV surface coordinates, and much more! Visual effects artists, Andrew Hazelden and Russell Hazelden, providenumerous tips for efficient modeling, including: how to keep objectsorganized using the layer editor, how to create accurate scale modelsusing reference images, and countless time saving keyboard shortcuts.All of the modeling techniques are then put to use in the finalexercise which is creating an antique lantern using NURBS curves andsurfaces. No steps are left out and every detail is explained, witheasy to follow step-by-step instructions.
For more information please visit www.DoverStudios.com
Tags: Maya 3d . 3d modeling . Maya Tutorials . 3d Tutorials . VFX

Free 3DS Max Tutorial: Biped2Bones !!

3DS Max Tutorial: Biped2Bones ......Source:CG India

- Here is free and very handy tutorial for 3ds Max users . The new Video-tutorial by my friend 'Daniel Martinez Lara' Explains, How convert a "3DS Max Biped" into a quick "Bones Rig" in ten minutes!!!!
Free 3dsMax Tutorial: Biped -2-Bones Download Link
Tags: Animation . Animation Rig . 3ds Max . 3ds Max Tutorials